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Geopolitical and historical information on the Western European country of Portugal.

Portugal in the EU - EUROPA

Portugal is on the western side of the Iberian Peninsula and is the westernmost country of mainland Europe. The country has one land border with Spain to the north and east and has a long coastline with the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. In addition to continental Portugal, the country includes the archipelagos of Azores and Madeira, which are autonomous regions of the country.
http://europa.eu/about-eu/countries/member-countries/portugal/index_en.htm
All About Portugal - Visitportugal

Plan your travel to Portugal. Looking for romance, discovering culture, living adventure, relaxing? Indulge yourself in Portugal, your holidays' destination.
https://www.visitportugal.com/en/sobre-portugal/biportugal
Portugal Profile Overview - BBC News

Provides an overview of Portugal, including key events and facts about this European country.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17758217
Portugal: Maps, History, Geography, Government - Info Please

Learn about the history, geography and culture of Portugal and find statistical and demographic information.
http://www.infoplease.com/country/portugal.html
Traditional Portuguese Food - Expatica Portugal

A look at the top Portuguese foods, including a popular dessert that goes by the name of 'nun's belly'. Special events and festivals in Portugal, places to visit and ideas for activities, including where to sample the local cuisine, go shopping and keep fit.
http://www.expatica.com/pt/out-and-about/Top-food-in-Portugal_105178.html
Traditional Dishes a Portuguese Grandma Would Feed You

Traditional Portuguese food tends to be hearty, which is my polite way of saying "quite caloric". Back in the day and, still in the rural areas, families raise their own cattle and kill animals to make the most out of every single gram of meat!
http://bkpk.me/10-traditional-dishes-a-portuguese-grandma-would-feed-you/
Portugal Traditions - Portugal

Every country possesses its distinctive features and traditions. Throughout its history, Portugal was a powerful monarchy with multiple colonies, which nowadays turned into a small European country and an attractive travel destination.
http://www.portugal.net/portugal-guide/portugal-traditions.html
Culture and Social Etiquette in Portugal - Expatica Portugal

Our guide to Portuguese culture will help you ease into life in Portugal. Essential facts about Portugal, including geography, history, economy, and culture.
http://www.expatica.com/pt/about/Culture-and-social-etiquette-in-Portugal_106561.html
Culture of Portugal: History, People, Clothing, Traditions - Every Culture

Continental Portugal at 35,516 square miles (91,986 square kilometers) occupies approximately a sixth of the Iberian peninsula. Since the majority of the population was rural until the 1960s, geography has been an important factor in cultural adaptations and worldview.
http://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Portugal.html
Portugal Map and Geography of Portugal - Worldatlas

Printable map of Portugal and info and links to Portugal facts, famous natives, landforms, latitude, longitude, maps, symbols, timeline and weather.
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/pt.htm
Portugal Facts, Information, Pictures - Encyclopedia

Learn about Portugal, officially Portuguese Republic, republiC.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Portugal.aspx
Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal

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Portuguese Republic República Portuguesa (Portuguese)
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: A Portuguesa "The Portuguese"
Show globe Show map of the European Union Location of Portugal (dark green) – in Europe (green & dark grey) – in the European Union (green)
Capital and largest city	Lisbon 38°46′N 9°9′W / 38.767°N 9.150°W / 38.767; -9.150
Official languages	Portuguese
Recognised regional languages	Mirandese^[a]
Nationality (2023)^[3]	90.2% Portuguese 09.8% foreigners

Religion (2021) ^[4]	84.8% Christianity 80.2% Catholicism 4.6% other Christian 14.1% no religion 1.1% other
Demonym(s)	Portuguese
Government	Unitary semi-presidential republic^[5]^[b]

• President	Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
• Prime Minister	Luís Montenegro
• Speaker	José Pedro Aguiar-Branco

Legislature	Assembly of the Republic
Establishment

• County	868
• Sovereignty	24 June 1128
• Kingdom	25 July 1139
• Treaty of Zamora	5 October 1143
• Manifestis Probatum	23 May 1179
• First constitution	23 September 1822
• Republic	5 October 1910
• Democratization	25 April 1974
• Current constitution	25 April 1976^[c]

Area
• Total	92,230 km² (35,610 sq mi)^[7]^[8] (109th)
• Water (%)	1.2 (2015)^[6]
Population
• 2023 estimate	10,639,726^[9] (88th)
• 2021 census	10,343,066^[10]
• Density	115.4/km² (298.9/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$508.508 billion^[11] (51st)
• Per capita	$49,237^[11] (40th)
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$303.032 billion^[11] (47th)
• Per capita	$29,341^[11] (41st)
Gini (2023)	33.7^[12] medium inequality
HDI (2022)	0.874^[13] very high (42nd)
Currency	Euro^[d] (€) (EUR)
Time zone	UTC (WET) UTC−1 (Atlantic/Azores)
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+1 (WEST) UTC (Atlantic/Azores)
	Note: Continental Portugal and Madeira use WET/WEST; the Azores are 1 hour behind.
Drives on	right
Calling code	+351
ISO 3166 code	PT
Internet TLD	.pt

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Portugal in the EU - EUROPA

Portugal is on the western side of the Iberian Peninsula and is the westernmost country of mainland Europe. The country has one land border with Spain to the north and east and has a long coastline with the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. In addition to continental Portugal, the country includes the archipelagos of Azores and Madeira, which are autonomous regions of the country.
http://europa.eu/about-eu/countries/member-countries/portugal/index_en.htm
All About Portugal - Visitportugal

Plan your travel to Portugal. Looking for romance, discovering culture, living adventure, relaxing? Indulge yourself in Portugal, your holidays' destination.
https://www.visitportugal.com/en/sobre-portugal/biportugal
Portugal Profile Overview - BBC News

Provides an overview of Portugal, including key events and facts about this European country.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17758217
Portugal: Maps, History, Geography, Government - Info Please

Learn about the history, geography and culture of Portugal and find statistical and demographic information.
http://www.infoplease.com/country/portugal.html
Traditional Portuguese Food - Expatica Portugal

A look at the top Portuguese foods, including a popular dessert that goes by the name of 'nun's belly'. Special events and festivals in Portugal, places to visit and ideas for activities, including where to sample the local cuisine, go shopping and keep fit.
http://www.expatica.com/pt/out-and-about/Top-food-in-Portugal_105178.html
Traditional Dishes a Portuguese Grandma Would Feed You

Traditional Portuguese food tends to be hearty, which is my polite way of saying "quite caloric". Back in the day and, still in the rural areas, families raise their own cattle and kill animals to make the most out of every single gram of meat!
http://bkpk.me/10-traditional-dishes-a-portuguese-grandma-would-feed-you/
Portugal Traditions - Portugal

Every country possesses its distinctive features and traditions. Throughout its history, Portugal was a powerful monarchy with multiple colonies, which nowadays turned into a small European country and an attractive travel destination.
http://www.portugal.net/portugal-guide/portugal-traditions.html
Culture and Social Etiquette in Portugal - Expatica Portugal

Our guide to Portuguese culture will help you ease into life in Portugal. Essential facts about Portugal, including geography, history, economy, and culture.
http://www.expatica.com/pt/about/Culture-and-social-etiquette-in-Portugal_106561.html
Culture of Portugal: History, People, Clothing, Traditions - Every Culture

Continental Portugal at 35,516 square miles (91,986 square kilometers) occupies approximately a sixth of the Iberian peninsula. Since the majority of the population was rural until the 1960s, geography has been an important factor in cultural adaptations and worldview.
http://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Portugal.html
Portugal Map and Geography of Portugal - Worldatlas

Printable map of Portugal and info and links to Portugal facts, famous natives, landforms, latitude, longitude, maps, symbols, timeline and weather.
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/pt.htm
Portugal Facts, Information, Pictures - Encyclopedia

Learn about Portugal, officially Portuguese Republic, republiC.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Portugal.aspx
Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal

Portuguese Republic República Portuguesa (Portuguese)
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: A Portuguesa "The Portuguese"
Show globe Show map of the European Union Location of Portugal (dark green) – in Europe (green & dark grey) – in the European Union (green)
Capital and largest city	Lisbon 38°46′N 9°9′W / 38.767°N 9.150°W / 38.767; -9.150
Official languages	Portuguese
Recognised regional languages	Mirandese^[a]
Nationality (2023)^[3]	90.2% Portuguese 09.8% foreigners

Religion (2021) ^[4]	84.8% Christianity 80.2% Catholicism 4.6% other Christian 14.1% no religion 1.1% other
Demonym(s)	Portuguese
Government	Unitary semi-presidential republic^[5]^[b]

• President	Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
• Prime Minister	Luís Montenegro
• Speaker	José Pedro Aguiar-Branco

Legislature	Assembly of the Republic
Establishment

• County	868
• Sovereignty	24 June 1128
• Kingdom	25 July 1139
• Treaty of Zamora	5 October 1143
• Manifestis Probatum	23 May 1179
• First constitution	23 September 1822
• Republic	5 October 1910
• Democratization	25 April 1974
• Current constitution	25 April 1976^[c]

Area
• Total	92,230 km² (35,610 sq mi)^[7]^[8] (109th)
• Water (%)	1.2 (2015)^[6]
Population
• 2023 estimate	10,639,726^[9] (88th)
• 2021 census	10,343,066^[10]
• Density	115.4/km² (298.9/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$508.508 billion^[11] (51st)
• Per capita	$49,237^[11] (40th)
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$303.032 billion^[11] (47th)
• Per capita	$29,341^[11] (41st)
Gini (2023)	33.7^[12] medium inequality
HDI (2022)	0.874^[13] very high (42nd)
Currency	Euro^[d] (€) (EUR)
Time zone	UTC (WET) UTC−1 (Atlantic/Azores)
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+1 (WEST) UTC (Atlantic/Azores)
	Note: Continental Portugal and Madeira use WET/WEST; the Azores are 1 hour behind.
Drives on	right
Calling code	+351
ISO 3166 code	PT
Internet TLD	.pt

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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